Thrombolysis for Acute Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Is it Time?
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Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis for Acute Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background and purpose Acute central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a serious ophthalmologic emergency that may result in monocular blindness. To date, studies evaluating intra-arterial thrombolysis (IAT) have not shown a definitive clinical benefit. We have conducted a systematic review with a meta-analysis to effectively evaluate this treatment option. Methods A systematic literature se...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0002-9394
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.07.025